# Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1a Hills Terrace, Chatham, ME4 6PX, in Chatham, Medway. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 15 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-chatham-day-nursery-2630754 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 1a Hills Terrace, Chatham, ME4 6PX - Registered places: 32 - Phone: 01634 953743 - Website: https://www.hedgehogsearlyyears.com/hedgehogs-chatham - Run by: [Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hedgehogs-early-years-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2630754 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Inspection history: - 30 July 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good - 31 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630754 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2021 (Reference 2630754). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630754) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 30 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630754) - Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630754) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1980217) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 1a Hills Terrace, Chatham, ME4 6PX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.379168,0.521717 - Station: Chatham, under 0.1 miles - Station: Rochester, 1.0 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Victoria Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Fort Pitt Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Riverside Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: Great Lines Heritage Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Children's Play Area - Victoria Gardens, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Medway there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 31 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (March 2024) | | 0.1 miles | | New Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Greenvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Benjamin Rabbit Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benjamin-rabbit-nursery-ey477957) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-a-way-nursery-and-pre-school-2822133) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Boundary Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boundary-road-pre-school-103788) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Little Lights Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lights-nursery-ey494219) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-rochester-day-nursery-2630755) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [White Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-road-preschool-103867) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery take? Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time. ### Who runs Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery? Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery is run by Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery? Chatham is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery? You can call 01634 953743 and visit www.hedgehogsearlyyears.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630754) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hedgehogs+Day+Nursery+Chatham&query_place_id=ChIJc0TjGLDN2EcRz5WwLkrKjm0) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.